The Cycle

Well, it's that time of year again.

The time when the man of the house is very rarely in it. The political cycle. Better known in our house as just "The Cycle". It's a curse word for me. The Cycle means that I don't have a husband or partner against crime for 8 long weeks. The Cycle means that Jake is working 14 - 16 hour days, only at night. He pretty much comes home to sleep then he's off to work again. Poor Jake. It's also known as "The Mommy Cycle". Which is not what you think. But I know you're thinking it! Although I do tend to get irritated and cranky. It's the all-singing, all-dancing Mommy Show. It's when mommy is on duty 24/7. Literally. Poor kids. However, having mentioned my tendency to be...overwhelmed...I know what it's like and have been planning on this for a long time, and have some backups. Parent's and In-Laws that love my kids and are so kind as to let us eat dinner and play with them, and Diet Coke. And for really rough days, Dr. Pepper. It's a good thing I'm not a drinker...of the hard stuff I mean. Hard stuff = alcohol/energy drinks. I would have some liver problems after all this. Or kidney stones. Whatever.

Now having said all that, The Cycle means that we have some financial freedom and get to go on vacation when it's all over with.

So here's looking at the bright side.

Disney Land here we come.